NY Times Articles

NY Times Articles

The New York Times Articles full access. It is a 'Proof of Concept' work.

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What is NY Times Articles?
NY Times Articles is a unique Chrome extension that provides users uninterrupted and full access to read articles on The New York Times website without any need to register. It’s a proof-of-concept showcase but respects any copyright or legal regulations. Also, check the NYT cooking section extension.
Stats
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.36 (47)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2022-04-02)
Creation date: 2020-08-13
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 31.84K
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Summary

This allows user to read full article without registering to the New York Times website.

There is no intent to harm anybody or the News site. In case of any copyright or legal issue please let me know before.

I support free press, peace.

Updates: +April 1, 2022 - updated to Chrome manifest 3

=============================================================== If you are a developer and want to improve it ( or your extension) here is the source code path https://github.com/rajesh64727/BrowserExtensions/tree/master/NYTimesChromeExtn

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Some users find that the extension works well for bypassing paywalls, allowing them to read articles.
  • It is helpful for non-US students and those who can't afford subscriptions.
  • When it works, no configuration is needed and it works on sites other than NY Times as well.
Cons
  • Many users report that the extension does not work, either not bypassing the paywall or leading to a blank page.
  • Some users have to refresh multiple times or reinstall the extension for it to work.
  • The extension seems to inconsistently handle different articles and types of content such as NY Times Cooking.
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistencies in performance, with mixed reports of functionality.
  • The need to refresh the page multiple times for potential success.
  • Requests for the extension to work on additional sites or content types like NY Times Cooking.
Recent reviews
simple, helpful, fantastic. thank you <3
by Alison Barefield Alison Barefield, 2022-02-17

tap the extension and tap read on each article, then it works
by Recalcitrate Recalcitrate, 2021-12-03

Works well, thanks!
by Jan Jan, 2021-08-04
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Safety
Risk impact

NY Times Articles is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

NY Times Articles has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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